Antique Historicism Majolica Apothecary Vase, Faenza, Italy, 1900s

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Description

Hand-painted majolica (faience) apothecary jar with heraldic decoration.

Origin & Mark:

The jar originates from the renowned ceramics city of … Read more Hand-painted majolica (faience) apothecary jar with heraldic decoration.

Origin & Mark:

The jar originates from the renowned ceramics city of Faenza, Italy. The underside bears the hand-painted blue base mark "FAENZA" with the initials L.C.P. and crossed batons, typical of high-quality manufacturers of the late 19th or early 20th century (Historicism), who revived the classical Italian Renaissance tradition.

Design & Decoration:
The front is adorned with an imposing, cobalt blue double-headed eagle beneath a crown, a symbol with a long tradition in European iconography. The jar's bulbous shape and the slightly irregular, white-gray tin glaze lend the piece an authentic, antique appearance. The painting is characterized by bold brushstrokes in classic blue and white contrast.

Condition:
The item is in charming vintage condition. It exhibits age-related characteristics, including minor glaze chips along the upper rim and base, which underscore the authentic character of this historical ceramic piece. No continuous cracks are visible.

Details:

• Material: Ceramic / Majolica

• Period: Historicism (c. 1890–1920)

• Style: Renaissance

Dimensions

Height: 25 cm

Diameter: 12 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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